Product Description:The Russian-built Mil Mi-24 is one of the best known and most prolific combat helicopter in the world. This volume includes an introductory explanation of the concept and a detailed development history of the helicopter. Descriptions of existing versions include test beds.

Product Description:Experience amphibious helicopter operations through a lively narrative chronicling their increasingly important role in today's uncertain strategic environment. The HMS Ocean, the U.S. Navy's Wasp-class LHD USS Bataan, and the Dutch Rotterdam are just a few of the new helicopter assault ships covered along with a fleet of new and modernized helicopter

From The Editor:Kirkland tells the stories of being a pilotflying Lockheed P-38 Lightnings in New Guinea during World War II and Sikorsky rescue helicopters in Korea. From inside the cockpit, he relates the excitement, devastation, daily life and heroism he and his fellows lived and tells of the people, both famous and ordinary, whom he met.

From the Publisher:The most technically advanced, armed cargo plane ever created has vanished and a specialized team of elite helicopter pilots has been sent into Saudi Arabia to retrieve it. They are the Chopper Ops, and they have only one chance to succeed.

Product Description:This handy and informative new manual details many of the world's principal combat aeroplanes and helicopters used for close air support. It includes a wide range of aircraft, from the purpose-designed tank-busters such as the Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II and Sukhoi Su25, to stealth fighters intended to knock out high-priority targets.